April 8, 2026
027 - Inside NBA Player Philanthropy: How Fines, Collective Giving, and Strategic Advice Help Players Maximize Impact, with Erika Swilley
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We often assume if an NBA player isn't giving publicly, he isn't giving at all. False. As Executive Director of the NBPA Foundation, Erika Swilley advises NBA players on their philanthropy, turning their fines into philanthropy and one-day giving patterns into long-term community impact. She shares how she guides them on charitable instruments and nonprofit partnerships and why she recommends players don't jump into starting a foundation before they're ready.
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